The Romsey School
Romsey, SO51 8ZB · Hampshire · secondary school
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32nd of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 895 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.8 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Romsey School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club, Robotics, Maths Challenge, Poetry Slam, Youth Speaks, LAMDA, and Business Enterprise. They participate in Sports Teams and visit the Mayflower Theatre, MAST Theatre, Lulworth Cove, Romsey Abbey, Bletchley Park, Paris, Nepal, and Iceland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,176 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,173. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised?
What Ofsted said about The Romsey School
Overview
The Romsey School continues to be a good school, firmly committed to "compassionate excellence" defined by the values of aspire, care, and include. Pupils are described as "highly aspirational" and "calm, engaged, polite and respectful," benefiting from a carefully planned curriculum and strong relationships with staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned, ordered and organised," with content that builds effectively on primary school work and prepares pupils for post-16 studies.
- Teachers have "high expectations" for all pupils, including disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs, supported by robust subject knowledge.
- "High-quality careers support" ensures high aspirations, with significant numbers of pupils continuing education at neighbouring colleges.
- Relationships are "exceptionally strong" between teachers and pupils, fostering an environment where bullying is rare and pupils feel happy and safe.
- Leaders make "beneficial use of evidence-based research" and effective self-evaluation to drive school improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "implemented consistently" across all subjects, as quality is not yet securely perfected in a small number of areas.
- Curriculum content across different subjects is not sufficiently highlighted; leaders must help pupils make connections to "secure their learning and remember more."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "well-established culture" where staff receive regular training and know how to identify and report issues.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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